Sr. Controls Engineer

FORTNA partners with the world’s leading brands to transform omnichannel and parcel distribution operations. Known world-wide for enabling companies to keep pace with digital disruption and growth objectives, we design and deliver solutions, powered by intelligent software, to optimize fast, accurate and cost-effective order fulfillment and last mile delivery. Our people, innovative approach and proprietary algorithms and tools ensure optimal operations design and material and information flow. We deliver exceptional value every day to our customers with comprehensive services and products including network strategy, distribution center operational design and implementation, material handling automated equipment, robotics and a comprehensive suite of lifecycle services. At FORTNA, we believe in fostering a workplace that isn't just a job but a movement – a collective effort to redefine success and transform challenges into opportunities. "Join the Movement" encapsulates our commitment to a workplace culture that thrives on collaboration, celebrates diversity, and empowers every individual to contribute to something greater than themselves. Our Team. Our Passion. Our Approach.  The Sr. Controls Engineer will   be responsible for   driving   design ,   functionality   and testing   of upper-level   a utomated   s ortation   s ystems.   The candidate must   lead and   assist   in the design and programming   of   new projects . Additionally, the candidate must   demonstrate   skillsets   for diagnosing and solving controls related issues involving   I/O , hardware (Controller setup, VFDs, Comms devices) and software ( PLC and HMI )   feedback along with   best practices   electrical troubleshooting techniques. This position   requires   providing   leadership ,   guidance   and mentoring   to junior level   e ngineers .   The   C ontrols   E ngineer   III   i s   responsible   for   supporting other members of the FORTNA   c ontrols group to ensure   accurate   documentation, proper   system functionality ,   adherence to approved design and customer specifications.     ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:   Write and implement   modular and reuseable   PLC code   and   assist   in all on-site   controls   engineering tasks.   Design and develop   “Human Machine Interface” (HMI) using commercially available products such as Ignition, Wonderware,   FactoryTalk   View, or F actory Talk   Optix .   Implement PLC and HMI programs to satisfy current design and customer specifications .   Work with FORTNA employees, customer   representatives   and third-party vendors to ensure all aspects of a project are considered during both the design and execution phases   Review electrical designs and provide   accurate   as-built drawings for approval.   Individually or as a team, commission   and troubleshoot   complex automated   systems,   provide site engineering support, and complete system acceptance testing.   Provide support   of   system commissioning efforts as   required .   QUALIFICATIONS:     Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering , Electrical Engineering Technology, or   comparable.   4-7   years of experience within an industrial controls environment which includes:   PLC programming (Rockwell   required , Siemens ,   Schneider   or other   is expected )   HMI Programming (FactoryTalk View ,   Ignition , Wonderware,   Indusoft )   Input and output device design, implementation, and troubleshooting.   Industrial communication networks ( EtherNet /IP,   Profi n et ,   Modbus,   etc.)   Low voltage electrical design and drawing   understanding and   creation.   Equivalent work experience will also be   considered as   a substitute for education.   Experience with VFDs preferred (networked a plus).   Experience with Microsoft 365 - Office Apps.     SKILLS/ABILITIES:    Must be self-motivated, self-aware, detail-oriented, and results-focused.   Understanding of   VFDs, induction motors, programmable logic   controllers   and industrial networks.     Demonstrates understanding of project management, service management, or relationship management principles.    Abilities and knowledge in practices and techniques gained through experience and exposure to complex and diverse techniques, theories, and principles.   Ability to troubleshoot a nd isolate controls I/O problems   Schedule, manage, and execute basic system implementations, enhancements, and retrofits.   Collaborate   and communicate with FORTNA team members, project   managers   and customers in a   professional   written and spoken manner.   Provide   direction and leadership to jr. l evel   c ontrols   e ngineers   WORK   ENVIRONMENT :     This job   operates   in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, etc.    When   traveling   the job environment shifts to a site-based, typically industrial. When traveling this role routinely uses   appropriate PPE , electrical diagnostic tools, electrical implementation tools, laptops, and networking equipment.    TRAVEL :   This   position requires up to   40-50 % travel to various sites.    PHYSICAL DEMANDS:   The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.   Ability to lift   5 0 pounds   Ability to climb ladders   Ability to navigate safely over and around warehouse automation equipment   Physical stamina may be   required   for prolonged standing, bending, stooping, and/or   working in cramped quarters.   Exposure to potentially dangerous tools and equipment amidst a variety of building materials is probable, as is occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts.   The noise level in the work environment can vary from being   relatively quiet , to   moderate, to excessive.    Employees may   be required   to pe